The beautiful,well restored town of Sarlat, administratively twinned with nearby La Caneda,is the capitalof Perigord Noir. Established around a Benedictine abbey founded in the late 8th century, the town became prosperous in the Middle Ages, but was ravaged during the Hundred Years War (when it was on the border between French and English territory) and the Wars of Religion. These days, Sarlat's medieval and Renaissance old town - much of it is built of tan sandstone in the 16th and 17th centuries - attracts large numbers of tourists, especially for the year - round Saturday market. You will need to book accommodation way ahead in the high season. Tourist Offices... The main toirist officeTel. 0553314545. Fax. 0553591944 Email. ot24.sarlat@perigord.tm.fr. It opens 9am to 7pm Monday to Sat...